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. 1998 Feb;88(2):270–274. doi: 10.2105/ajph.88.2.270

Differences in fertility associated with caffeinated beverage consumption.

B Caan 1, C P Quesenberry Jr 1, A O Coates 1
PMCID: PMC1508200  PMID: 9491020

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The effect of caffeine consumption on fertility was examined prospectively in 210 women. METHODS: Women reported on caffeinated beverage consumption and pregnancy status monthly. Odds ratios for becoming pregnant were calculated for both high and moderate vs low consumption. RESULTS: No significant association was found for any of the caffeinated beverages except tea. Drinking one-half cup or more of tea daily approximately doubled the odds of conception per cycle. CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that caffeine may not be the responsible agent for variation in fertility associated with consumption of the beverages examined.

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